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Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken

The ultimate comfort food! This Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner bursting with flavor. Sweet pineapple meets tender chicken in a savory teriyaki sauce. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts boneless and skinless, diced into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Asian chili garlic sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple diced into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas
  • 1 red bell pepper diced into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 green onions diced
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Add the chicken to a large Ziploc bag, and add the teriyaki sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, honey, chili garlic sauce, ginger, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, and black pepper. Seal the bag, and toss it around to distribute the marinade evenly, chill for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  2. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.
  3. Add the pineapple, sugar snap peas, and red bell pepper, in one layer and drizzle with the remaining olive oil, also season with salt and pepper.
  4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken from the bag to the baking sheet, and toss to combine with the fruit and veggies. After that distribute the mixture evenly on the baking sheet.
  5. Discard the marinade.
  6. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Make sure to stir and flip once halfway through baking.
  7. Once done, serve with rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • Tip 2: You can freeze this dish for up to a month. Just make sure to store it in freezer-safe bags.
  • Tip 3: This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or cauliflower rice.
  • Tip 4: Don’t hesitate to add your favorite spices to the marinade.
  • Tip 5: Garnish with sesame seeds and diced green onions right before serving for extra flair.